Rientraid Cottage

Loch a' Chairn Bhain, By Kylesku, Sutherland

Rientraid Cottage is a traditional, detached house set in a spectacular location amongst one of Scotland’s most dramatic and rugged landscapes near Lochinver (18.5 miles) in Sutherland, with a stunning view out over Loch a’Chairn Bhain.

As the cottage is set down half a mile of very steep rough track there is off road parking at the top and the owners meet guests and transport them and their luggage down to get settled in (and back up at the end of the stay). It is then a 10 minute walk back up to your car for days out. The cottage is ‘off grid’ with a generator that provides electricity and no other houses for miles around making this is the perfect retreat for those with a sense of adventure that appreciate peace, quiet and magnificent scenery.

You are welcomed by a bright sunroom and the real heart of the house is the large dining kitchen with a traditional wood-fired Rayburn that provides heat and hot water and doors leading out to the garden from the far end. The handy utility room has plenty of storage for coats, boots, drying space for wetsuits, etc and there is also a downstairs double bedroom, a shower room and a little snug/study with a cosy wood-burning stove.

The sitting room has been cleverly positioned upstairs in order to make the most of the amazing loch view that is showcased by its vast picture window. A hallway then leads along to an additional sunny seating area, a further double bedroom, a twin room and the family bathroom.

Outside the elevated patio is ideal for admiring the loch and Eilean a’Ghamhn island from and the nearby outbuildings are just used for storage. There is a little burn just 50 metres away and some steep drops from the garden, which is not fenced off from the surrounding countryside, so care should be taken with children and pets. The wild landscape around the house extends to over 40 acres and just begs to be explored with unrestricted access all around and private access down to the sea where you can fish or launch small boats, canoes or kayaks.

Please note: Due to Rientraid’s unique setting there is no vehicular access during your stay, therefore the cottage is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 3

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (2)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 2

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

WiFi

Pet Friendly

Detached

Off Street/Private Parking

Secure Storage

Cot

Highchair

Coastal

Loch or River View

Remote

Rural

2 week discount

Shower

Laundry Facilities

The local landscape is dominated by the imposing Quinag mountain range that is made up of three peaks that are all Corbetts - Sail Ghorm, Sail Gharbh and Spidean Coinich. It takes the best part of a day to climb them and the views from the summits are absolutely incredible.

More about the Quinag Mountain range(courtesy of the John Muir Trust)

There is a well-stocked village shop in Drumbeg (6 miles) that offers home delivery and the Kylesku Hotel (5 miles) serves excellent meals with lots of local produce and seafood. Boat tours from Kylesku head up Lochs Glendhu and Glencoul and make the ideal vantage point from which to spot birdlife, seals and Britain’s highest waterfall Eas a Chual Aluinn.

The North Coast 500 route passes right by the cottage and you can explore some of it on a drive out to the sandy beach at Clashnessie Bay (11.5 miles). The bay is warmed by the Gulf Stream to create a wonderful little microclimate and a short walk up the valley you can see the impressive Clashnessie Falls waterfall.

Heading north, a passenger ferry runs from Tarbet (20 miles) out to Handa island, a nature reserve that is classified as a SSSI (site of special scientific interest) and is home to thousands of seabirds including Atlantic puffins, guillemots and razorbills. While in the area it is also well worth continuing on to visit the wonderful Smoo Cave at Durness (41 miles).

There is sea, trout and salmon fishing all around with thousands of trout lochs and some of the best salmon rivers in Scotland. The cottage is set within the UNESCO North West Highlands Geopark that was the first of its kind in Scotland and contains some of the oldest rocks in Europe. You can find out more about the park from the café and visitor centre in Unapool (4 miles).

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Upstairs

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Sets of towels

Free

WiFi

Free

Pet

Free

Cot

Free

Highchair

Free

Available Extras

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £30 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by wood-fired Rayburn and wood burning stove (logs INCLUDED). Satellite broadband is available (subject to a fair usage policy) for email checking and general web browsing. Not suitable for large downloads or high bandwidth applications (such as Skype, YouTube, Netflix, iPlayer/video streaming, etc). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 2 dogs is welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium, 2 small). No smoking.

Please note: Due to Rientraid’s unique setting there is no vehicular access during your stay, therefore the cottage is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

2 Week Discount (£75)

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 12/10/2019 to 14/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 05 Oct 19From 05/10/2019 to 07/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 19/10/2019 to 21/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 26/10/2019 to 28/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 14 Sep 19From 14/09/2019 to 16/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 21 Sep 19From 21/09/2019 to 23/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 28 Sep 19From 28/09/2019 to 30/09/2019

Christmas 2019From 21/12/2019 to 23/12/2019

New Year 2019From 28/12/2019 to 30/12/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 6

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£895.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£795.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£895.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£695.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£1,295.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£1,295.00

06 Jan 2020 - 07 Feb 2020

POA

08 Feb 2020 - 03 Apr 2020

POA

04 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020

POA

25 Apr 2020 - 08 May 2020

POA

09 May 2020 - 22 May 2020

POA

23 May 2020 - 29 May 2020

POA

30 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020

POA

27 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2020

POA

29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020

POA

19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020

POA

10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020

POA

31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020

POA

19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020

POA

28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews (Supplied Independently through Feefo)

Date

Rating

Comment

27-Aug-2019

Absolutely the place to cleanse your mind and soul. Solitude has an address and we hope to revisit many times, it was an...

Absolutely the place to cleanse your mind and soul. Solitude has an address and we hope to revisit many times, it was an idyllic family time, children playing, family cooking together, many books read and beautiful walks through the heather hills! The house is thoughtfully prepared for every need of a family, yet quaint and very comfortable!

This is a special place in an amazing part of the world and we have been lucky to have travelled much of it. A fantastic...

This is a special place in an amazing part of the world and we have been lucky to have travelled much of it. A fantastic comfortable and tasteful house with beautiful beaches and dramatic mountains. Mini NZ on a short haul

The location was already superlative but the comfort and style of the cottage, added to the owner's attention to detail,...

The location was already superlative but the comfort and style of the cottage, added to the owner's attention to detail, helpfulness and hospitality added up to possibly the ultimate holiday for anyone that likes getting away from it all. We really felt like the owner wanted to enjoy ourselves as much as he clearly does when he stays there.

I wouldn't change anything - we loved stoking the Rayburn, loved bathing in the peaty water, loved having to dump the motor at the top of the road, and really, really loved the otters, sea urchins, owls, birches, cormorants, moss, woodcock and pine martens on our doorstep.

We'd love to go back. I want to read all the books....and see it in every season. We also never got round to kayaking the locality, which from having explored much of the coast on foot we could see would be a real treat.

Last, but not least, thanks for the wonderful scone - which we toasted in the Rayburn, slathered in butter and the excellent home-made jam, and scoffed pretty much within 24 hrs of arrival. We did the same with various commercially produced cakes later in the week....not quite the same but strangely addictive.

Rientraid was absolutely perfect for us in every way. Beautiful, isolated location, gorgeous cottage both inside and ou...

Rientraid was absolutely perfect for us in every way. Beautiful, isolated location, gorgeous cottage both inside and out, and spotlessly clean. The beds and bedlinen were high-end hotel quality. In fact, Rientraid is equipped far better than our own home! We particularly loved the eat-in kitchen which was sociable and cosy thanks to the Rayburn. And the views from the upstairs sitting room would be hard to beat. Duncan the owner couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. It truly is a special place; we didn’t want to come home. Thank you.

Fabulous location for those who just want to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days. There are lots of place...

Fabulous location for those who just want to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days. There are lots of places to explore in the area for walkers.The Cottage has a unique history and it was interesting to find all the pathways and beach based artefacts as we got to know the place that bit better

Rientraid Cottage

Loch a' Chairn Bhain, By Kylesku, Sutherland

Rientraid Cottage is a traditional, detached house set in a spectacular location amongst one of Scotland’s most dramatic and rugged landscapes near Lochinver (18.5 miles) in Sutherland, with a stunning view out over Loch a’Chairn Bhain.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 3

Changeover Day: Sat

Pets Allowed: Yes (2)

No smoking

Bathrooms: 2

Overview

As the cottage is set down half a mile of very steep rough track there is off road parking at the top and the owners meet guests and transport them and their luggage down to get settled in (and back up at the end of the stay). It is then a 10 minute walk back up to your car for days out. The cottage is ‘off grid’ with a generator that provides electricity and no other houses for miles around making this is the perfect retreat for those with a sense of adventure that appreciate peace, quiet and magnificent scenery.

You are welcomed by a bright sunroom and the real heart of the house is the large dining kitchen with a traditional wood-fired Rayburn that provides heat and hot water and doors leading out to the garden from the far end. The handy utility room has plenty of storage for coats, boots, drying space for wetsuits, etc and there is also a downstairs double bedroom, a shower room and a little snug/study with a cosy wood-burning stove.

The sitting room has been cleverly positioned upstairs in order to make the most of the amazing loch view that is showcased by its vast picture window. A hallway then leads along to an additional sunny seating area, a further double bedroom, a twin room and the family bathroom.

Outside the elevated patio is ideal for admiring the loch and Eilean a’Ghamhn island from and the nearby outbuildings are just used for storage. There is a little burn just 50 metres away and some steep drops from the garden, which is not fenced off from the surrounding countryside, so care should be taken with children and pets. The wild landscape around the house extends to over 40 acres and just begs to be explored with unrestricted access all around and private access down to the sea where you can fish or launch small boats, canoes or kayaks.

Please note: Due to Rientraid’s unique setting there is no vehicular access during your stay, therefore the cottage is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove

WiFi

Pet Friendly

Detached

Off Street/Private Parking

Secure Storage

Cot

Highchair

Coastal

Loch or River View

Remote

Rural

2 week discount

Shower

Laundry Facilities

Map & Local

The local landscape is dominated by the imposing Quinag mountain range that is made up of three peaks that are all Corbetts - Sail Ghorm, Sail Gharbh and Spidean Coinich. It takes the best part of a day to climb them and the views from the summits are absolutely incredible.

More about the Quinag Mountain range(courtesy of the John Muir Trust)

There is a well-stocked village shop in Drumbeg (6 miles) that offers home delivery and the Kylesku Hotel (5 miles) serves excellent meals with lots of local produce and seafood. Boat tours from Kylesku head up Lochs Glendhu and Glencoul and make the ideal vantage point from which to spot birdlife, seals and Britain’s highest waterfall Eas a Chual Aluinn.

The North Coast 500 route passes right by the cottage and you can explore some of it on a drive out to the sandy beach at Clashnessie Bay (11.5 miles). The bay is warmed by the Gulf Stream to create a wonderful little microclimate and a short walk up the valley you can see the impressive Clashnessie Falls waterfall.

Heading north, a passenger ferry runs from Tarbet (20 miles) out to Handa island, a nature reserve that is classified as a SSSI (site of special scientific interest) and is home to thousands of seabirds including Atlantic puffins, guillemots and razorbills. While in the area it is also well worth continuing on to visit the wonderful Smoo Cave at Durness (41 miles).

There is sea, trout and salmon fishing all around with thousands of trout lochs and some of the best salmon rivers in Scotland. The cottage is set within the UNESCO North West Highlands Geopark that was the first of its kind in Scotland and contains some of the oldest rocks in Europe. You can find out more about the park from the café and visitor centre in Unapool (4 miles).

Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Upstairs

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)

Free

Linen (Single Bed)

Free

Sets of towels

Free

WiFi

Free

Pet

Free

Cot

Free

Highchair

Free

Available Extras

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £30 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by wood-fired Rayburn and wood burning stove (logs INCLUDED). Satellite broadband is available (subject to a fair usage policy) for email checking and general web browsing. Not suitable for large downloads or high bandwidth applications (such as Skype, YouTube, Netflix, iPlayer/video streaming, etc). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 2 dogs is welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium, 2 small). No smoking.

Please note: Due to Rientraid’s unique setting there is no vehicular access during your stay, therefore the cottage is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

2 Week Discount (£75)

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 12/10/2019 to 14/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 05 Oct 19From 05/10/2019 to 07/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 19/10/2019 to 21/10/2019

Save 10% Half Term 2019From 26/10/2019 to 28/10/2019

Save 10% w/c 14 Sep 19From 14/09/2019 to 16/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 21 Sep 19From 21/09/2019 to 23/09/2019

Save 10% w/c 28 Sep 19From 28/09/2019 to 30/09/2019

Christmas 2019From 21/12/2019 to 23/12/2019

New Year 2019From 28/12/2019 to 30/12/2019

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range

Sleeps 6

31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019

£895.00

21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019

£795.00

12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019

£895.00

02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019

£695.00

20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019

£1,295.00

28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020

£1,295.00

06 Jan 2020 - 07 Feb 2020

POA

08 Feb 2020 - 03 Apr 2020

POA

04 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2020

POA

25 Apr 2020 - 08 May 2020

POA

09 May 2020 - 22 May 2020

POA

23 May 2020 - 29 May 2020

POA

30 May 2020 - 26 Jun 2020

POA

27 Jun 2020 - 28 Aug 2020

POA

29 Aug 2020 - 18 Sep 2020

POA

19 Sep 2020 - 09 Oct 2020

POA

10 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020

POA

31 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020

POA

19 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2020

POA

28 Dec 2020 - 05 Jan 2021

POA

06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022

POA

06 Jan 2022 - 05 Jan 2023

POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews

Reviews(Supplied Independently through Feefo)

27-Aug-2019

Absolutely the place to cleanse your mind and soul. Solitude has an address and we hope to revisit many times, it was an...

Absolutely the place to cleanse your mind and soul. Solitude has an address and we hope to revisit many times, it was an idyllic family time, children playing, family cooking together, many books read and beautiful walks through the heather hills! The house is thoughtfully prepared for every need of a family, yet quaint and very comfortable!

This is a special place in an amazing part of the world and we have been lucky to have travelled much of it. A fantastic...

This is a special place in an amazing part of the world and we have been lucky to have travelled much of it. A fantastic comfortable and tasteful house with beautiful beaches and dramatic mountains. Mini NZ on a short haul

The location was already superlative but the comfort and style of the cottage, added to the owner's attention to detail,...

The location was already superlative but the comfort and style of the cottage, added to the owner's attention to detail, helpfulness and hospitality added up to possibly the ultimate holiday for anyone that likes getting away from it all. We really felt like the owner wanted to enjoy ourselves as much as he clearly does when he stays there.

I wouldn't change anything - we loved stoking the Rayburn, loved bathing in the peaty water, loved having to dump the motor at the top of the road, and really, really loved the otters, sea urchins, owls, birches, cormorants, moss, woodcock and pine martens on our doorstep.

We'd love to go back. I want to read all the books....and see it in every season. We also never got round to kayaking the locality, which from having explored much of the coast on foot we could see would be a real treat.

Last, but not least, thanks for the wonderful scone - which we toasted in the Rayburn, slathered in butter and the excellent home-made jam, and scoffed pretty much within 24 hrs of arrival. We did the same with various commercially produced cakes later in the week....not quite the same but strangely addictive.

Rientraid was absolutely perfect for us in every way. Beautiful, isolated location, gorgeous cottage both inside and ou...

Rientraid was absolutely perfect for us in every way. Beautiful, isolated location, gorgeous cottage both inside and out, and spotlessly clean. The beds and bedlinen were high-end hotel quality. In fact, Rientraid is equipped far better than our own home! We particularly loved the eat-in kitchen which was sociable and cosy thanks to the Rayburn. And the views from the upstairs sitting room would be hard to beat. Duncan the owner couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. It truly is a special place; we didn’t want to come home. Thank you.

Fabulous location for those who just want to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days. There are lots of place...

Fabulous location for those who just want to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days. There are lots of places to explore in the area for walkers.The Cottage has a unique history and it was interesting to find all the pathways and beach based artefacts as we got to know the place that bit better

Unique cottages were celebrating 25 year anniversary and offering a £40 discount on bookings. I was diappointed, although I've used the company for several years I wasn't eligable for the discount because I had booked early. Another case of it doesn't pay to be loyal.

Excellent - we have rented properties several times from Unique Cottages, always 5 star. Unique Cottages provided all that we needed for 6 adults and 3 under 2 1/2 year olds. Very well laid out and equipped with space for all and quiet "grown up" space too. Location and views from house were beautiful. The welcome hamper was a welcome surprise !